Articles by Andrew Wayland

Andrew Wayland runs Online Course Academy an Australian provider of online project management training. He has a decade of experience in projects and has worked in banking, utilities, government and logistics.

While contractors get paid more and permanently employed project managers have better job security, which of the two has more control over their professional development? Andrew Wayland weighs up both sides.

Contractors usually earn 25%+ more than their permanent counterparts because they offer their clients the flexibility to end or extend their contract fairly easily. But does that mean their role is less secure? Andrew Wayland weighs up the risk and rewards.

For many people, the higher earning potential of contracting as a project manager is one of its biggest drawcards. Anecdotally, contractors can earn up to 50% more than their permanent counterparts. But what’s the real breakdown in earning potential? Andrew Wayland investigates.